. Ornamental shrubs of the United States (hardy, cultivated). Shrubs. 212 DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SHRUBS such a palm-like tropic appearance as the Aralias, and they should be more extensively cultivated. [Twig cuttings ; root cuttings.] Acanthopjlnaz. This is a closely related genus of prickly shrubs or trees, often called Aralias in catalogues, a few of which are in cultiva- tion. FivE-BLADED Aralia or ANGELICA—Acauthopanax pentaphyllum (Araila pentaphylla)—is a graceful spiny shrub (5 to 10 feet) vrith decidu- ous glossy leaves of 6 to 7 wedge-lance-shaped notched blades (1 to 2 inches long) and
. Ornamental shrubs of the United States (hardy, cultivated). Shrubs. 212 DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SHRUBS such a palm-like tropic appearance as the Aralias, and they should be more extensively cultivated. [Twig cuttings ; root cuttings.] Acanthopjlnaz. This is a closely related genus of prickly shrubs or trees, often called Aralias in catalogues, a few of which are in cultiva- tion. FivE-BLADED Aralia or ANGELICA—Acauthopanax pentaphyllum (Araila pentaphylla)—is a graceful spiny shrub (5 to 10 feet) vrith decidu- ous glossy leaves of 6 to 7 wedge-lance-shaped notched blades (1 to 2 inches long) and small green flowers. The fruit is a 2- to 5-seeded black berry. With white-edged leaves, this forms var. Fia. 337.—Formosa Rice-paper Aralia. FiG. 338. — Alternate-leaved Dogwood. Sessile-flowered Aralia — Acauthopanax sessifl6rum — is a larger, to 12 feet, and less shining shrub with usually 3 larger blades, 4 to 7 inches, to the leaves and dull purplish flowers. The heads of black berries are conspicuous and beautiful. There is a species of the genus with large simple 5- to 7-lobed leaves and many stout prickles on the branches, but it is a medium-sized tree, to 80 feet, Acauthopanax ricini- fblium. [Seeds ; root cuttings ; twig cuttings.] Fdtsia. The Rice-paper Aralias of Japan are without thorns but with very large pith in the stems, from which the paper is made. In the shade and somewhat protected, they are hardy north to Washington and have a peculiar and beautiful appearance. The leaves are large, 1 Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Apgar, A. C. (Austin Craig), 1838-1908; Draycott, Ada (Apgar). New York, Cincinnati [etc] American Book Company
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